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UEFA warns it will take Euro 2020 final from Wembley if VIPs are forced to quarantine

UEFA has warned it won’t stage the Euro 2020 final at Wembley unless there is a quarantine exemption for 2,500 VIPs.

England are due to host the match on July 11th.

However, current lockdown regulations in Britain could put the game in jeopardy.

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UEFA said: “We hope to reach a satisfactory conclusion but there is always a contingency plan.

“We understand the pressures that the Government face and hope to be able to reach a satisfactory conclusion of our discussions on the matter.”

The Times reports government ministers are discussing a proposal to exempt UEFA and FIFA officials, politicians, sponsors and broadcasters from having to self-isolate.

 

 

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